Meaning of 'Under the wire'
What does the saying 'Under the wire' mean?
Idiom: Under the wire
Meaning:
If a person does something under the wire, they do it at the last possible moment.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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